The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Could Britain really face a shortage of turkeys this Christmas? We speak to a seasonal poultry producer who says the sector faces a huge challenge.Would you like a minister for the countryside in every government department? Pipe dream or farming future? We find out.On the markets, we have the latest prospects and prices for oilseed rape – and all the other major arable and livestock commodities.After a ground-breaking government announcement, we ask: could gene-edited crops improve your bottom line? Or will they be a Franken-Food disaster?And we meet the contestants fighting it out to be Britain's Fittest Farmer.This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom.

In this episode, the  fertiliser market soars after UK manufacturers curtail production because of rising gas prices.What should farmers do to secure fertiliser supplies? And should rates be adjusted?On the markets, Boris Johnson finally gets the go-ahead to send UK lamb to the USA. But when will exports start?A new sugar beet price is announced – but is it enough to keep growers sweet?And we meet  Cornish young farmer Maria Warne, who won a national farm safety award – with a little help from her 'granfer'.This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

In this episode, a glyphosate shortage is causing havoc for growers trying to get autumn crops in the ground.TV star Jeremy Clarkson says he Backs British Farming Day – and voices support for an NFU report on the UK self-sufficiency in food.In a double dose of dairy stories, we examine plans to boost dairy exports – and we hear from the dairy coop helping its producers get to Net ZeroAnd we meet the opera singer who left the stage to rear calves.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

In this episode, thieves have stolen dozens of satellite guidance systems from farms across East Anglia in a single night – we ask what are the police doing?Does ploughing and soil cultivation still have a future? We head to a field  in Norfolk where people still think it does.As milk producers celebrate UK Dairy Day, we look at how YOU can get free advice to combat bovine TB.On the markets – we're live from this year's Kelso ram salesAnd we speak to the farmer who has a network of doggy exercise fields.

In this episode, cereal growers have voted to withhold funding from the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme. We examine why.A shortage of UK farm workers and lorry drivers has left vegetable crops rotting in the fields. What should be done?Rewilding – should really farms be taken out of production to benefit wildlife?On the markets, as the UK cereal harvest slowly gradually comes to a close, we look at the latest prices for combinable crops.And we meet the farmer who has paid a special tribute to his Olympic champion daughter.

In this episode, thousands of pigs could be culled on UK farms due to a shortage of labour in abattoirs and meat processing plantsThe labour shortage is also affecting arable farmers, hauliers and the wider food supply chain – with safety campaigners warning of fatal consequences.Industry leaders are calling for a 12-month Covid-19 recovery visa to help alleviate the workforce shortages that are causing serious disruption to food supplies.As the catchy harvest continues, we check out yields and crop quality with a special report from north-east Fife, Scotland.We look at what seems to be the constant churn of restructuring in the world of machinery dealerships – and technology buy-outs.And we  visit the farming family who have raised £2m for a nature conservation charity – by growing bird seed.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom – with Edd Mowbray from the Farmers Weekly machinery desk.

In this episode, researchers get a cash boost to combat flea beetle in oilseed rape.We speak to the scientist who is seeking the holy grail of a single carbon footprint metric for UK agriculture.And we find out why healthy hedgerows are having a revival.This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly's Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

 In this episode, the fallout continues over 'unworkable' rules restricting autumn applications of organic fertiliser.The much-criticised decision by the Environment Agency has thrown autumn crop nutrition plans into jeopardy - including muck for straw deals and sewage sludge spreading.We take a look at  yields and quality as the wheat harvest gets under way across the country.As the latest climate change report is published, we ask do we need to take global warming more seriously? And how are cows becoming more carbon friendly?On the markets – record prices are seen at the Thame sheep sale.And From Farm to Fork – we preview the latest book on UK agriculture by lowland family farmer Joe Stanley.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom. Featuring Farmers Weekly East of England correspondent Louise Impey, Emma Gillbard from the Farmers Weekly arable desk and Edd Mowbray from the Farmers Weekly machinery desk.

In this episode,  new rules on autumn manure applications are set to have a big impact on farms, say industry leaders.Crime in the countryside falls – but the pandemic fuels a sharp rise in dog attacks on livestock.Harvest? What Harvest? Rain slows ripening and hampers progress across the country.On the markets, lamb eases as beef firms upAnd if you're having difficulties sleeping – why not try a woollen duvet.This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW arable correspondent Louise Impey and FW senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.

Farmers are unprepared for the big drop in income they will suffer as the  Basic Payment Scheme is phased out in England.The annual BPS payment makes up 36% of farm income – but one in three farmers have done nothing to replace it – despite cuts less than six months away.The finding comes in a special survey to mark the start of Transition, a major new initiative to help secure a sustainable future for farm businesses.With money on everyone's mind at the moment, we talk to the Warwickshire farmer who made his own satellite guidance system for less than £1000.The GPS system uses the AgOpenGPS opensource software. On the markets, beef prices continue to firm.And we have two stories involving big numbers and sheep.We talk to the man who expects to dip more than 500,000 sheep this season with a state-of-the-art mobile plunge dipper.And we meet the Oxfordshire farmer who has just set a new world record by sheering  872 strong wool lambs in nine hours.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted  by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.